CraftRoots Brewing
Microbrewery
in
Milford,
Massachusetts,
United States πΊπΈ
Associated Venue: CraftRoots Brewing Taproom
Established in 2014
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Brewery draught 1/28/23 as Sister Soulshine. Moderately hazy, apricot-peach skin color with a small, white head of low retention. Lightly juicy but not bubble gummy or otherwise New Englandy. Contemporary hops, late whirled but I dont think they used some strange yeast. Clean, cracker and bread malts, no alcohol or resin. Soft, malty, juicy, fruity with lots of grapefruit rind but still not overly bitter. Nicely balanced, not oniony. Good attenuation.
Tried
on 29 Jan 2023
at 18:25
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Brewery draught 1/28/23. Clear blonde, medium-sized, white head, moderate-to-low retention. Big fresh grain nose kind of gives off corn vibes, with mineral approaching light sulfur, fresh yeast (though not raw or doughy yeast). Very fruity with floral and fruity hops. Clean, no alcohol. Soft, malty, clean, dry, fruity and again with just tons of interesting grain character which I'd guess as corn if I didnt know. It's excellent and highly flavorful and the beer is refreshingly dry.
Tried
on 29 Jan 2023
at 18:21
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Draft at Red Heat Tavern in Milford. Gold pour. Tastes and nose similar. Bitter hops, grains, floral and lemon. Cardboard finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 24 Sep 2022
at 21:48
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Taster pour as part of a flight at the brewery. It's a deeply hazy yellow with trace sparkle, finger-width white foamy head with excellent retention and nice, soapy lacing. Aroma is strong, nondescript fruit (maybe a bit of pineapple and citrus leaning toward tangerine) with whiff of musky herb. Taste is strong pineapple rind, lighter citrus and milder malt backbone. Mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with smooth, frothy texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, not the most complex and wish the flavor had more discernible elements but good strength and qualities all around.
Tried
on 15 May 2021
at 00:03
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 7.5
Taster pour as part of a flight at the brewery. It's an opaque dark yellow with no discernible sparkle, finger-width white foamy head with excellent retention and tons of soapy lacing. Aroma is moderately strong pineapple and herb/vegetal/grass. Taste is strong tropical drink--coconut and pineapple. Mouthfeel is medium side of light-to-medium bodied with smooth texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste with lingering yeast. Overall, not the strongest Cashmere ever but good.
Tried
on 14 May 2021
at 23:58
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Taster pour as part of a flight at the brewery. It's an opaque light brown-dark yellow with finger-width foamy off-white head with fair retention and nice soapy lacing. Aroma is evergreen/spruce and perfume/floral with citrus and malt base. Taste is strong citrus and tropical fruit. Mouthfeel is medium side of light-to-medium bodied with smooth texture, soft-to-average carbonation and finish as taste with yeast and mild lingering bitterness. Overall, not hugely complex but good strength. Nice that all the IPA's here don't taste the same.
Tried
on 14 May 2021
at 23:52
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Taster pour on tap as part of a flight at the brewery. It's an opaque black with no discernible sparkle, finger-width beige creamy nitro head with excellent retention and trace lacing. Aroma is European malts and hops; lightly roasted malts, suggestions of chocolate and coffee but not powerful. Taste follows aroma with European malts/hops a bit stronger and more roasted than aroma. Mouthfeel is light-to-medium bodied with smooth, creamy texture, soft carbonation and finish as taste. Overall, true to style and good strength of aroma and flavor.
Tried
from Draft
on 14 May 2021
at 01:58
7/10
Tried
on 28 Apr 2017
at 18:59
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Taster at the source black brown color with a creamy mocha head. Aromas of roasted chocolate malt licorice and coffee notes. Taste is slightly thin chocolate coffee roasty quality is there and it?s creamy but needs more body. --- Beer aliased from original tick of Irish Stout on 28 Apr 2017 at 18:59 - Score: 6
Tried
on 28 Apr 2017
at 17:40
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Taster at the source hazy grapefruit color with a thin white head. Aromas of citrus resinous pine floral notes and grain. Taste is citrus pith pine caramel and slightly bitter finish. --- Beer merged from original tick of Full Nelson on 28 Apr 2017 at 19:00 - Score: 7
Tried
on 28 Apr 2017
at 17:37